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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Wednesday April 10, 2024 ( 7 items )  

American Water Works Association: Water Professionals 'Toast to Tap' in Honor of Safe Drinking Water Act 50th Anniversary
DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The American Water Works Association issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: More than 150 water professionals raised glasses to honor the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) with a 'Toast to Tap' at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Fly-In. Each year, AWWA members from across the United States pour into Washington, D.C. for two days to meet with their U.S. senators and representatives about important water policy and legisl  more

History Colorado Receives Highest National Recognition Available to Museums
DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release: Accreditation signifies the highest level of excellence that a museum can achieve. Nationally, approximately only 3% of museums are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). History Colorado has once again been accredited by AAM, a recognition that we welcome as an affirmation of our community-centered work, our award-winning exhibitions and diverse educational programming. History Colorado has bee  more

NCBA Urges USDA to Reverse Decision to End Reporting of Critical Cattle Industry Data
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, April 9 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association issued the following news release: | April 9, 2024 WASHINGTON (April 9, 2024) - Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) criticized the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Services' (USDA-NASS) decision to cancel the July Cattle Report and discontinue the County Estimates for Crops and Livestock, among other changes. These reports provide critical data   more

NGA: Governors Issue Statement On National Guard Assets
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release on April 9, 2023: Today, National Governors Association Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Vice Chair Governor Jared Polis of Colorado released the following statement on the erosion of Governor authorities and consultation regarding National Guard assets. "Governors on both sides of the aisle call for the immediate discontinuation of legislative proposals that endanger or deny the full and legiti  more

ProgressNow Colorado: Progressives Condemn Colorado Republicans' Vendetta Against Secretary Griswold
DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- ProgressNow Colorado, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: With Colorado lawmakers preparing to consider and swiftly reject a resolution from far-right House Republicans calling for the impeachment of Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, ProgressNow Colorado, the state's largest multi-issue progressive advocacy organization, condemned this waste of time and state resources in fruitless pursuit of revenge on behalf of D  more

Society of Professional Journalists Condemns the Colorado Republican Party for Expelling Journalist Sandra Fish From State Assembly
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 10 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns the removal of Colorado Sun reporter Sandra Fish from the Colorado State Republican Assembly, a blatant affront to press freedom. SPJ joins the SPJ Colorado pro chapter in support of Fish, a longtime reporter who has covered state politics since 1982. "These actions taken by government officials are outrageous and a total affront to the  more

SwRI DEMONSTRATING ROBOTICS FOR IN-SPACE MANUFACTURING AT SPACE SYMPOSIUM
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 10 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: Southwest Research Institute has invested in new space robotics capabilities to help the space industry pave the way for in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities. SwRI's Intelligent Systems Division will demonstrate new ISAM-focused research at the 38th Space Symposium, April 8-11, in Colorado Springs. Visit SwRI at Booth #237. "SwRI is developing solutions  more